Last Wednesday morning I raced a half marathon just because I could. There was no official race event. No official timing system. Just me and my gps watch. I raced against my previous times and although I didn’t top them all, I managed to snag a third place beating all but two. I turned 30 …
Learn about the types of dog walking business forms you will need for your business and how to get them.
Some of you know I started a dog walking company in 2008, but is it a good idea for you to do the same? Even in four years I’ve noticed a difference in the economy, a difference in the ways people advertise, a difference in the ways people use social media and even a difference …
I own a dog running and dog walking business in San Diego called Run That Mutt. If you’ve started your own dog sitting business, you may be wondering what the best option is for collecting credit card payments. If you are serious about your pet business, you should collect payments through a credit card system …
How much money do dog walkers make? If you want to start a dog walking service or similar business, sooner or later someone will ask something like, “Oh, do you actually make money?” I met a guy through a friend over the weekend, and he asked me what most normal people ask: “What do you do?” Usually …
Sitting in my office over a cup of coffee is not quite how people picture the life of a “dog runner.” But this is how I create balance. Part of my day is spent romping and braving whatever North Dakota throws my way. The winters can bring us -45 degree windchills. The next day it …
I know of runners who don’t train with their dogs. Their reasons surprise me – too hot, too cold, the dog can’t keep up, the dog pulls. To me there is something terribly wrong with these excuses. Dogs are meant to run. As for me, I refuse to leave my mutt Ace behind, even if …
How to start a dog walking business – become a successful dog walker, pet sitter or dog runner and love going to work every day!
My dog running business is officially launched with a new web site, Run That Mutt. If you are looking into starting a similar business, check out my post on how to start a dog walking business. I can’t stress enough the importance of exercising your dog. From the day I adopted Ace, I began taking …